Northern Queensland residents are on alert for flash flooding as monsoonal rain sets in over a vast region.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning with flash flooding possible for the state’s coast between Cooktown to Mackay and the northern and central interior.
Torrential downpours are set to lash the region from Friday afternoon and following into the next week.
Flash flooding has hit areas north of Mackay after falls of more than 200mm in multiple places during the 24 hours to 9 a.m. on Friday.
The inland towns of Julia Creek, Hughenden and Richmond are on alert for a deluge with a major flood warning in place for the Georgina River in the state’s far west….